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Question· writtenPQ 1172asked

1172. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the specific advice that has been issued to the public and healthcare professionals regarding travel to or from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, following the WHO’s determination of the Ebola outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38946/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1172. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the specific advice that has been issued to the public and healthcare professionals regarding travel to or from the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda, following the WHO’s determination of the Ebola outbreak as a public health emergency of international concern; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38946/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1171asked

1171. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the contingency measures in place at Irish ports and airports to screen for potential imported cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda, in light of the confirmed cross-border spread and the PHEIC declaration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38944/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1171. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health the contingency measures in place at Irish ports and airports to screen for potential imported cases of the Bundibugyo Ebola strain from the Democratic Republic of the Congo or Uganda, in light of the confirmed cross-border spread and the PHEIC declaration; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38944/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1170asked

1170. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if measures have been put in place to prevent persons entering the State who are travelling directly or indirectly from the Congo and other countries impacted by the current Ebola outbreak; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38941/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1170. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health if measures have been put in place to prevent persons entering the State who are travelling directly or indirectly from the Congo and other countries impacted by the current Ebola outbreak; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38941/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1125asked

1125. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of establishing each integrated healthcare area; and the projected annual cost of operating each integrated healthcare area compared to community healthcare organisations. [38801/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1125. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Health the cost of establishing each integrated healthcare area; and the projected annual cost of operating each integrated healthcare area compared to community healthcare organisations. [38801/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1107asked

1107. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health whether she supports the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines on foetal pain management consistent with neonatal care standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38735/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1107. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health whether she supports the development of evidence-based clinical guidelines on foetal pain management consistent with neonatal care standards; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38735/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1105asked

1105. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health her Department’s position on the scientific evidence regarding foetal nociception and sentience from 20 weeks’ gestation; whether clinical guidelines on foetal pain relief in terminations have been prepared following the review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38733/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1105. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Health her Department’s position on the scientific evidence regarding foetal nociception and sentience from 20 weeks’ gestation; whether clinical guidelines on foetal pain relief in terminations have been prepared following the review of the Health (Regulation of Termination of Pregnancy) Act 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38733/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1101asked

1101. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if she will advise on the process for transferring a person from a care home placement in the United Kingdom to a residential care facility in County Monaghan; if funding arrangements can be maintained under the common travel area agreement in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38714/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1101. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Health if the case of a person (details supplied) will be reviewed; if she will advise on the process for transferring a person from a care home placement in the United Kingdom to a residential care facility in County Monaghan; if funding arrangements can be maintained under the common travel area agreement in such circumstances; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38714/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1094asked

1094. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if the HSE provides funding for wheelchair docking stations and docking pins in adapted vehicles where these are clinically required for safe transport and posture management; the eligibility criteria that apply; whether funding is available through local HSE community healthcare services or assistive technology schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40142/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1094. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health if the HSE provides funding for wheelchair docking stations and docking pins in adapted vehicles where these are clinically required for safe transport and posture management; the eligibility criteria that apply; whether funding is available through local HSE community healthcare services or assistive technology schemes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [40142/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1092asked

1092. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adult residential disability places in the Dublin south-east and Dublin and north-east health regions, broken down by integrated healthcare area within each health regions; the number of places provided directly by the HSE, section 38 providers, section 39 providers and private for-profit providers, in tabular form. [40310/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1092. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adult residential disability places in the Dublin south-east and Dublin and north-east health regions, broken down by integrated healthcare area within each health regions; the number of places provided directly by the HSE, section 38 providers, section 39 providers and private for-profit providers, in tabular form. [40310/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1091asked

1091. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with disabilities within the catchments of the Dublin south-east and Dublin and north-east health regions awaiting a residential placement, broken down by integrated healthcare area, in tabular form. [40309/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

1091. Deputy Liam Quaide asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the number of adults with disabilities within the catchments of the Dublin south-east and Dublin and north-east health regions awaiting a residential placement, broken down by integrated healthcare area, in tabular form. [40309/26]

Question· writtenPQ 705asked

705. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether any public health risk assessment has been conducted regarding septic tank failures in areas dependent on private wells for drinking water. [39624/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

705. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage whether any public health risk assessment has been conducted regarding septic tank failures in areas dependent on private wells for drinking water. [39624/26]

Question· writtenPQ 681asked

681. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has assessed the infrastructure implications arising from projected migration-related population growth under the revised National Planning Framework, including healthcare, education, transport and water services. [39082/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

681. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage if his Department has assessed the infrastructure implications arising from projected migration-related population growth under the revised National Planning Framework, including healthcare, education, transport and water services. [39082/26]

Question· writtenPQ 369asked

369. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether the Road Safety Authority has undertaken any assessment of the impact of delayed driver licensing decisions on employment, education, healthcare access, disability supports, caring responsibilities or rural transport dependency [39256/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

369. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport whether the Road Safety Authority has undertaken any assessment of the impact of delayed driver licensing decisions on employment, education, healthcare access, disability supports, caring responsibilities or rural transport dependency [39256/26]

Question· writtenPQ 230asked

230. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland has committed any emergency funding or humanitarian aid to the World Health Organisation or affected communities in response to the recent declaration of a public health emergency of international concern regarding the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo; the amount and nature of such support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38943/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

230. Deputy Carol Nolan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if Ireland has committed any emergency funding or humanitarian aid to the World Health Organisation or affected communities in response to the recent declaration of a public health emergency of international concern regarding the Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo; the amount and nature of such support; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38943/26]

Question· writtenPQ 140asked

140. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken any examination of additional tax measures for family carers and persons with disabilities, in recognition of the additional day to day costs associated with disability, including energy, transport and healthcare-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39891/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 26 May 2026

140. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Tánaiste and Minister for Finance whether his Department has undertaken any examination of additional tax measures for family carers and persons with disabilities, in recognition of the additional day to day costs associated with disability, including energy, transport and healthcare-related expenses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39891/26]

Question· writtenPQ 392asked

392. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the additional pharmacy training places that will be made available at Trinity College Dublin as a result of the Government's €28.5 million investment into healthcare education announced recently during the debate in Dáil Éireann on cancer services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38607/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

392. Deputy Donna McGettigan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the additional pharmacy training places that will be made available at Trinity College Dublin as a result of the Government's €28.5 million investment into healthcare education announced recently during the debate in Dáil Éireann on cancer services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38607/26]

Question· writtenPQ 358asked

358. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the long-term illness scheme; if she will consider the inclusion of myasthenia gravis on the list of qualifying conditions; if her Department has assessed the financial and medical impact on older and vulnerable patients who require ongoing treatment such as mestinon up to four times daily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38566/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

358. Deputy Naoise Ó Muirí asked the Minister for Health the status of the review of the long-term illness scheme; if she will consider the inclusion of myasthenia gravis on the list of qualifying conditions; if her Department has assessed the financial and medical impact on older and vulnerable patients who require ongoing treatment such as mestinon up to four times daily; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38566/26]

Question· writtenPQ 321asked

321. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the protocols and legal frameworks governing the disposal of unborn babies' remains following termination of pregnancy in the State; if such remains are, in any circumstances, treated or disposed of as clinical or healthcare risk waste within the public health system; the options provided to women regarding the handling, burial, cremation, or other forms of disposal of pregnancy remains; if any oversight or regulatory mechanisms are in place to ensure appropriate and respectful handling of such remains; if any tissues arising from termination of pregnancy are used for medical research, transferred to third parties, or supplied to pharmaceutical or other commercial entities, and if so, the regulatory basis for such practices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38442/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

321. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the protocols and legal frameworks governing the disposal of unborn babies' remains following termination of pregnancy in the State; if such remains are, in any circumstances, treated or disposed of as clinical or healthcare risk waste within the public health system; the options provided to women regarding the handling, burial, cremation, or other forms of disposal of pregnancy remains; if any oversight or regulatory mechanisms are in place to ensure appropriate and respectful handling of such remains; if any tissues arising from termination of pregnancy are used for medical research, transferred to third parties, or supplied to pharmaceutical or other commercial entities, and if so, the regulatory basis for such practices; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38442/26]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider increasing the telephone support allowance rate of €2.50 per week in line with inflation, rising communication costs and the growing necessity of mobile phone and data services for access to healthcare, banking, transport, and Government services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38669/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

279. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will consider increasing the telephone support allowance rate of €2.50 per week in line with inflation, rising communication costs and the growing necessity of mobile phone and data services for access to healthcare, banking, transport, and Government services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [38669/26]

Question· writtenPQ 18asked

18. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department has assessed the humanitarian and security impact of increasing settler activity and restrictions on Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, including access to healthcare, education and essential infrastructure; the engagement Ireland has undertaken with international partners on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38375/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 May 2026

18. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade if her Department has assessed the humanitarian and security impact of increasing settler activity and restrictions on Palestinian communities in the occupied West Bank, including access to healthcare, education and essential infrastructure; the engagement Ireland has undertaken with international partners on this issue; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38375/26]

Question· writtenPQ 307asked

307. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of assaults recorded against healthcare workers, by incident category in each of the years from 2021 to 2025 and to-date in 2026, by region, in tabular form. [38417/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

307. Deputy David Cullinane asked the Minister for Health the number of assaults recorded against healthcare workers, by incident category in each of the years from 2021 to 2025 and to-date in 2026, by region, in tabular form. [38417/26]

Question· writtenPQ 305asked

305. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health her views on a patient with a history of osteoporosis who is faced with a wait of over a year for a publicly funded DEXA scan while being offered immediate access on payment of €100 (details supplied); whether this practice undermines the principle of care being provided on the basis of medical need rather than ability to pay; and the action she will take to ensure patients are not placed in this position. [38305/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

305. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health her views on a patient with a history of osteoporosis who is faced with a wait of over a year for a publicly funded DEXA scan while being offered immediate access on payment of €100 (details supplied); whether this practice undermines the principle of care being provided on the basis of medical need rather than ability to pay; and the action she will take to ensure patients are not placed in this position. [38305/26]

Question· writtenPQ 300asked

300. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for home help in each healthcare office in Kerry; the number receiving home help care; and the number waiting for additional home help care. in tabular form. [38259/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

300. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Health the number of people waiting for home help in each healthcare office in Kerry; the number receiving home help care; and the number waiting for additional home help care. in tabular form. [38259/26]

Question· writtenPQ 282asked

282. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if Ireland has assessed the economic impact of untreated glaucoma and other vision problems across the population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38149/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

282. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Health if Ireland has assessed the economic impact of untreated glaucoma and other vision problems across the population; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38149/26]

Question· writtenPQ 279asked

279. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the estimated cost to provide midwives, paediatric nurses, healthcare assistants and other relevant front-line staff to undertake the HSEL and breastfeeding module; and whether there are plans to expand uptake of this training nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38117/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

279. Deputy Barry Ward asked the Minister for Health the position regarding the estimated cost to provide midwives, paediatric nurses, healthcare assistants and other relevant front-line staff to undertake the HSEL and breastfeeding module; and whether there are plans to expand uptake of this training nationally; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38117/26]

Question· writtenPQ 275asked

275. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the total number of registrants on the Medical Council register, the number of new first-time registrants in each year, and the number and proportion employed in the Irish health service in each of those years, broken down by those who obtained their primary medical qualification in Ireland, in the EU and UK, and outside the EU and UK, respectively; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of medical practitioners entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38112/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

275. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the total number of registrants on the Medical Council register, the number of new first-time registrants in each year, and the number and proportion employed in the Irish health service in each of those years, broken down by those who obtained their primary medical qualification in Ireland, in the EU and UK, and outside the EU and UK, respectively; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of medical practitioners entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38112/26]

Question· writtenPQ 272asked

272. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of midwifery graduates registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, the number of midwifery graduates, and the number and proportion currently employed in the Irish health service, broken down by Irish nationals, EU/UK nationals and non-EU nationals; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of midwifery graduates entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38109/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

272. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of midwifery graduates registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, the number of midwifery graduates, and the number and proportion currently employed in the Irish health service, broken down by Irish nationals, EU/UK nationals and non-EU nationals; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of midwifery graduates entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38109/26]

Question· writtenPQ 271asked

271. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of dental graduates registered with the Dental Council, the number of dental graduates, and the number and proportion currently employed in the Irish health service, broken down by Irish nationals, EU/UK nationals and non-EU nationals; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of dental graduates entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38108/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

271. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of dental graduates registered with the Dental Council, the number of dental graduates, and the number and proportion currently employed in the Irish health service, broken down by Irish nationals, EU/UK nationals and non-EU nationals; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of dental graduates entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38108/26]

Question· writtenPQ 270asked

270. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing graduates registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, the number of nursing graduates and the number and proportion currently employed in the Irish health service, broken down by Irish nationals, EU/UK nationals and non-EU nationals; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of nursing graduates entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form [38107/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

270. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of nursing graduates registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland, the number of nursing graduates and the number and proportion currently employed in the Irish health service, broken down by Irish nationals, EU/UK nationals and non-EU nationals; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of nursing graduates entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form [38107/26]

Question· writtenPQ 269asked

269. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical graduates registered with the Medical Council, the number of medical graduates and the number and proportion currently employed in the Irish health service, broken down by Irish nationals, EU-UK nationals and non-EU nationals; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of medical graduates entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38106/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

269. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of medical graduates registered with the Medical Council, the number of medical graduates and the number and proportion currently employed in the Irish health service, broken down by Irish nationals, EU-UK nationals and non-EU nationals; the analysis undertaken by her Department on the capacity of the Irish healthcare system to absorb the growing number of medical graduates entering the workforce, in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38106/26]

Question· writtenPQ 263asked

263. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Health for clarification regarding the policy or administrative basis for excluding pelvic gynaecological MRI scans from GP visit card coverage; whether this exclusion is consistent with Sláintecare’s commitment to universal, equitable access to healthcare; whether her Department or the HSE has assessed the financial and clinical impact of this exclusion on GP visit card holders; and the steps that will be taken to remove this inequity and ensure equal access to essential diagnostic imaging. [38087/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

263. Deputy Máire Devine asked the Minister for Health for clarification regarding the policy or administrative basis for excluding pelvic gynaecological MRI scans from GP visit card coverage; whether this exclusion is consistent with Sláintecare’s commitment to universal, equitable access to healthcare; whether her Department or the HSE has assessed the financial and clinical impact of this exclusion on GP visit card holders; and the steps that will be taken to remove this inequity and ensure equal access to essential diagnostic imaging. [38087/26]

Question· writtenPQ 260asked

260. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when the next iteration of the Ireland's Future Health and Social Care Workforce planning model will be published; whether supply and demand projections will be extended in that iteration to cover dentists, radiographers, radiation therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and social care workers, all of which were excluded from the December 2025 model due to data limitations; the progress that has been made in establishing the Health and Social Care Workforce Planning Technical Group committed to in that paper; the steps that have been taken in each of the past five years to address identified data gaps across the health and social care workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38073/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

260. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health when the next iteration of the Ireland's Future Health and Social Care Workforce planning model will be published; whether supply and demand projections will be extended in that iteration to cover dentists, radiographers, radiation therapists, speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and social care workers, all of which were excluded from the December 2025 model due to data limitations; the progress that has been made in establishing the Health and Social Care Workforce Planning Technical Group committed to in that paper; the steps that have been taken in each of the past five years to address identified data gaps across the health and social care workforce; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38073/26]

Question· writtenPQ 258asked

258. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare assistants and home support workers employed across the public health service in each of the past five years; the number of people waiting for home support packages in each of those years; the proportion of the long-term care workforce who are foreign-born compared to the OECD average of 20.6%; the progress that has been made toward the introduction of a statutory home support scheme as committed to in the Programme for Government [38071/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

258. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of healthcare assistants and home support workers employed across the public health service in each of the past five years; the number of people waiting for home support packages in each of those years; the proportion of the long-term care workforce who are foreign-born compared to the OECD average of 20.6%; the progress that has been made toward the introduction of a statutory home support scheme as committed to in the Programme for Government [38071/26]

Question· writtenPQ 257asked

257. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of radiographers and radiation therapists registered with CORU and employed in the public health service in each of the past five years; the vacancy rate for those posts across each of the six HSE Health Regions, noting the acknowledgement in her Department's December 2025 workforce paper of a current shortage of both professions across the public and private sectors; the additional student places that have been created to address this shortage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38069/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

257. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Health the number of radiographers and radiation therapists registered with CORU and employed in the public health service in each of the past five years; the vacancy rate for those posts across each of the six HSE Health Regions, noting the acknowledgement in her Department's December 2025 workforce paper of a current shortage of both professions across the public and private sectors; the additional student places that have been created to address this shortage; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38069/26]

Question· writtenPQ 248asked

248. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health following the Pans Pandas event in Brussels (details supplied), if she will commit to meet families in Ireland affected by Pans Pandas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38026/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

248. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Health following the Pans Pandas event in Brussels (details supplied), if she will commit to meet families in Ireland affected by Pans Pandas; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [38026/26]

Question· writtenPQ 247asked

247. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied); the reason this surgery has been cancelled on three occasions; and if she will ensure there will be no further cancellations in this case. [38008/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

247. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Health if she will urgently expedite an appointment for surgery for a person (details supplied); the reason this surgery has been cancelled on three occasions; and if she will ensure there will be no further cancellations in this case. [38008/26]

Question· writtenPQ 224asked

224. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the vacancy rates for each of the twelve CORU-regulated health and social care professions in the public health service in each of the past five years, noting that the April 2025 CDNT Workforce Report recorded a 21% vacancy rate for health and social care professionals in Children's Disability Network Teams; the progress that has been made in reducing that rate; whether the additional health and social care professional student places approved in June 2025 are sufficient to address current vacancies alongside projected increases in demand across those professions to 2040 [38070/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 20 May 2026

224. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Children, Disability and Equality the vacancy rates for each of the twelve CORU-regulated health and social care professions in the public health service in each of the past five years, noting that the April 2025 CDNT Workforce Report recorded a 21% vacancy rate for health and social care professionals in Children's Disability Network Teams; the progress that has been made in reducing that rate; whether the additional health and social care professional student places approved in June 2025 are sufficient to address current vacancies alongside projected increases in demand across those professions to 2040 [38070/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1328asked

1328. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the research funding streams available to support the pharmacy research ambitions set out in the inaugural strategic plan of the department of pharmacy at South East Technological University, including its stated goal of driving impactful research for regional, national and global healthcare; if Cork-based pharmacy researchers at University College Cork can access equivalent research funding to support collaboration with regional hospitals such as Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36948/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1328. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science the research funding streams available to support the pharmacy research ambitions set out in the inaugural strategic plan of the department of pharmacy at South East Technological University, including its stated goal of driving impactful research for regional, national and global healthcare; if Cork-based pharmacy researchers at University College Cork can access equivalent research funding to support collaboration with regional hospitals such as Cork University Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36948/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1310asked

1310. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been carried out on the impact of the Helplink redundancies on rural mental health services in the west of Ireland; and the measures that are being taken to ensure equitable access to mental health care in Mayo and Galway compared with other regions. [37918/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1310. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Health whether an assessment has been carried out on the impact of the Helplink redundancies on rural mental health services in the west of Ireland; and the measures that are being taken to ensure equitable access to mental health care in Mayo and Galway compared with other regions. [37918/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1252asked

1252. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether regional variation data exists comparing ambulance dispatch allocation times across community healthcare organisations or operational regions. [37854/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1252. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Health whether regional variation data exists comparing ambulance dispatch allocation times across community healthcare organisations or operational regions. [37854/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1245asked

1245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken by her Department, the HSE and relevant public health bodies to address nitrous oxide misuse among young people, including in Dublin; whether any targeted public awareness campaigns, harm reduction initiatives, school-based measures or youth-focused interventions are planned or under way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37844/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Health the actions being taken by her Department, the HSE and relevant public health bodies to address nitrous oxide misuse among young people, including in Dublin; whether any targeted public awareness campaigns, harm reduction initiatives, school-based measures or youth-focused interventions are planned or under way; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37844/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1237asked

1237. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if Action 1 of the HSE Position Paper on FASD Prevention (details supplied), published in September 2022 and due to be completed within three years of publication, has now been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37773/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1237. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Health if Action 1 of the HSE Position Paper on FASD Prevention (details supplied), published in September 2022 and due to be completed within three years of publication, has now been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37773/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1224asked

1224. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether Action 6 of the HSE Position Paper (details supplied) on which was due to be completed within eighteen months of publication, has now been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37684/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1224. Deputy Marie Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether Action 6 of the HSE Position Paper (details supplied) on which was due to be completed within eighteen months of publication, has now been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37684/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1223asked

1223. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the progress to date on Action 10 of the HSE Position Paper (details supplied); the specific measures undertaken to date; the current status of implementation; the timelines for any outstanding elements due to be completed within five years of publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37679/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1223. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Health the progress to date on Action 10 of the HSE Position Paper (details supplied); the specific measures undertaken to date; the current status of implementation; the timelines for any outstanding elements due to be completed within five years of publication; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37679/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1216asked

1216. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether Action 11 of the HSE Position Paper which was due to be completed within eighteen months of publication, has now been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37666/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1216. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether Action 11 of the HSE Position Paper which was due to be completed within eighteen months of publication, has now been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37666/26]

Question· writtenPQ 1215asked

1215. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether Action 11 of the HSE Position Paper (details supplied) led by HSE Health & Wellbeing; National Women and Infants Health Programme; ONMSD, which was due to be completed within eighteen months of publication, has now been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37665/26]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 19 May 2026

1215. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Health if she will confirm whether Action 11 of the HSE Position Paper (details supplied) led by HSE Health & Wellbeing; National Women and Infants Health Programme; ONMSD, which was due to be completed within eighteen months of publication, has now been completed; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [37665/26]

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